Philosophy & Cognitive Science BA (Hons)

at New College of the Humanities

In your first year
 

• Logic: Formal & Philosophical
• Programming with Data (NCHDS441)
• Foundations of Data Science (NCHDS442)
• Introduction to Psychology
• Developmental & Social Psychology
   

Plus ONE of the following courses:

• Ethics
• Early Modern Philosophy
• The NCH Diploma
• Critical Reasoning
• LAUNCH: Introductory Capabilities
   

In your second year
 

TWO of the following four courses:

• Ancient Philosophy (NCHPH530)
• Epistemology & Philosophy of Science (NCHPH513)
• Metaphysics (NCHPH515)
• Early Modern Philosophy (Advanced)
   

Plus:

• AI & Data Ethics (UG)
• Principles of Machine Learning
• Experimental Psychology
• Structure & Function of the Human Brain
• The NCH Diploma
• Science Literacy
• LAUNCH: Applied Capabilities
   

In your third year
 

• Philosophy Dissertation
• Philosophy of Mind & Language (NCHPH633)
• Natural Language Processing (NCHDS681)
• Minds & Machines (NCHDS682)
• Cognitive Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• The NCH Diploma
• Applied Ethics
• LAUNCH: Applied Capabilities

A-level    

• AAB. Including one science subject.
• Please note that NCH does not accept A-levels in General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives.
• Students studying the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) alongside three A Levels may be eligible for an alternative offer.
• Please note that GCSE Grade 4 Maths, or equivalent, is required study the BA (Hons) Philosophy & Cognitive Science.
   

International Baccalaureate Diploma    

• An overall score of 35 points OR 6, 6, 5 in subjects taken at Higher Level.
• Please note, the overall score of 35 points includes TOK and the Extended Essay, and students must achieve a pass in the IB Diploma for entry to our courses.
• Please note that GCSE Grade 4 Maths, or equivalent, is required study the BA (Hons) Philosophy & Cognitive Science.
   

European Baccalaureate    

• 85%.
• Please note that GCSE Grade 4 Maths, or equivalent, is required study the BA (Hons) Philosophy & Cognitive Science.
   

Scottish Higher    

• AABBB. We do not count Highers and Advanced Highers in the same subject.
• Please note that GCSE Grade 4 Maths, or equivalent, is required study the BA (Hons) Philosophy & Cognitive Science.
   

Scottish Advanced Higher    

• AB. We do not count Highers and Advanced Highers in the same subject.
• Please note that GCSE Grade 4 Maths, or equivalent, is required study the BA (Hons) Philosophy & Cognitive Science.
   

Access to HE Diploma    

• 45 Level 3 credits at Distinction: 33 credits. Merit: 12 credits. Pass: 0 credits.
• The Access to HE Diploma will be considered on a case by case basis – please contact us for further guidance.
   

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma    

• BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma are considered on a case-by-case basis when offered in combination with required A-level – contact us for further guidance.

English language requirements    

• If English is not your native language, you will need to demonstrate proficiency in English in order to study at the College. We would normally require an IELTS of 6.5 overall (including 6.0 in all four components) or an equivalent qualification. 

Annual tuition fees:    
 

• Home: £9,250
• International: £14,000

Graduates of the Philosophy & Cognitive Science BA (Hons) will have a wide range of employable skills that can be applied in a diverse variety of occupations. They may find work in the tech sector in areas such as digital humanities, computational social science, or data journalism. They may progress into the public sector, helping to provide regulatory oversight of artificial intelligence applications. They may progress to a one-year conversion programme and then become a practicing clinical psychologist. They may apply their understanding of human behaviour and communication skills in the commercial sector. They may work in the charitable, third sector. They may progress to further study in philosophy and/or the cognitive sciences. As is often the way for philosophy majors, they are likely to find themselves in positions that are interesting, valuable, and therefore enjoyable, and well-remunerated by mid-career.